The Secrets of House Music Production

(Book). After four years producing award-winning sample collections, Sample Magic shares the secrets of house music production in this 144-page full-color book packed with hundreds of walk-throughs, hints, tips and insights from some of the biggest names in the industry. All parts of the production process are covered, including: making beats, drum sounds, bass lines, structure, instrumentals, FX, mixing, vocals, mastering, remixes, programming ideas and more. Every style of house is covered, from minimal to tribal, electro to progressive, soulful to jackin'. In-depth tutorials reveal the tricks of the pros, with step-by-step tutorials using Logic, Cubase and Ableton. A bonus DVD includes 600+MB of exclusive samples to get you started. Written by Marc Adamo ( DJ Magazine , Future Music ) with contributions from Wolfgang Gartner, Way Out West, Sharooz and a foreword by Mark Knight, this is the first time the secrets of house music have ever been fully revealed.